The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-09-01


A sated In the last issue of the FLoKIDzAN,
the various companies comprising the State
Troops Of Fiorida, under the recent act OF the
Legislature. assembled last Monday at Pablo by
order Of Goversor Perry, Commander in Chief,
end weat ITO eamp al lhaa delightful seaside re-
sort, where hundreds of visitors from all sections
had gathered to witness the military maneuvers
of Florida's soldiers Three battalions were
present with q full compliment Of ofncers and
prvases and the occasion proved very happy
one long TO be remembered by those who gazed
with pride upon the smooth, graceful and exact
movements OF Florida's handsome soldiers.
Major w. b Young, Of Jacksonville, was the
officer in charge under Adju'ant-General Lang,
who arrived al the encampment on Tuesday
and remained during the time the troops were in
camp Frequent Inspections were made by the
Adjutant-9eneral and he expresses himself as
highly pleased with the proficiency OF The troops
snce they presented.
Governor Perry left the Capital Friday after
noon, and was conveyed from Jacksonville to
Pablo in q special train, arriving at the encamp-
ment about $50 P NJ. He was cordially re-
ceived by the military and civilians, and while
there was the recipient of special attentions and
honors.
Sundays Times Un,on says: Saturday was
known as Governors Day at Pablo. and The
Governor spent most Of his time al Murray Hall
with friends discussing various topics and mat
tiers concerning the encampment. The day was
pleasant. and the usual large crowd enjoyed it.
In the afternoon the troops were reviewed by
Governor Perry in the presence Of an immense
throng that held positions on the high bluff. no.
tel pazzas, pavilion and beach.
; DNED BIT THE GEN CITY GUARDS
Governor Perry dined with Paaika's favorile
company and the following party: Adjutant
General David Lang and daughter; Miss Fannie
Papy, Tallahassee; Major Young. First Florida
Battalion Captain Porcher L'Engle and wife,
Jacksonville; Miss Maggie Moragne, Palaika,
and Miss Annie Papy, Fernandina. The Guards
had prepared a sumptuous meal for the party,
and at o'clock they appeared in camp, where
the company was drawn into line al \ present
arms as they passed on 10 the dining table ar
ranged under tarpaulin. All the members
were delighted at the honor and distinction
shown, and were at their best. The Governor
occupied the head while the guests sat on each
side, followed by The members.
SILENT DRILL
squad of the Gainesville Guards and Jack
sonvile Light Infantry gave silent drill before
Governor Perry at 345 p. M, which was also
witnessed by large number of the soldiers and
visitors 1t was finely gone through with, and
the Guards won many expressions OF praise for
their excellent precision In every movement in
the manual of arms. After they had finished q
gentleman asked the Governor how he enjoyed
it. "Well done" was the response showing
that the drill had been greatly enjoyed by that
high official.
The Jacksonville Light Infantry entertained
Governor Perry last night AT the hotel with
champagne supper, only the members being
being highly pleased with the reception and
spoke faiteringly of the company, which by the
way is one of the best in the State.
Every day gayeties and festivities were in
duldged in after the regulation drilling. and
other exercises were disposed Of
SELECT GERMAN.
The hotel yesterday morning was the scene
of pleasant gatherings german composed OF
few invited ones, as follows Misses Mcclure
Smoke, Annie Smith, Laura Barnes, Warmer
Maggie Moragne Lang, Annie Papy, Fannie
Papy, Mrs. l. Engle, Messrs G. J. Joseph, Capt
Porcher L'Engle; Lieut.. Smoke, Fritot Lake,
Cary, Perkins, Reese and Simpson. The Or
chestra music was superb, and the dancing was
greatly enjoyed by those participating.
The Governor returned Monday, very much
pleased with the success of the gathering to-
gether of the military guardians of the Stale.
The Capital City was gracefully represented
at the Encampment of the State Troops at Pablo
last week by Miss Laura Barnes, the accom-
plished daughter of General w. D. Barnes, and
her charming guest Miss Atf1e WARMER o.
Tyler, Texas, Miss Nellie Lang, the attractive
daughter of Adjutan,-General Lang, and Miss
Fannie Papy, the fascinating daughter of Mr.. NJ
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